Texas state officials have ordered a Muslim university near Dallas to cease operations, alleging the institution was offering degree programs without proper state approval.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office issued the shutdown order, accusing the university of violating state education laws. According to Paxton, the institution "repeatedly disregarded Texas law, misrepresented its authority to grant degrees, and risked deceiving students about its legitimacy."

The university, identified as TexAM, was specifically accused of illegally offering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) degree programs without obtaining the necessary state authorization required for institutions of higher education in Texas.

Texas law requires universities to obtain proper certification and approval from state education authorities before offering degree programs to students. Violations of these regulations can result in shutdown orders and potential legal action against the institutions.

The closure affects students currently enrolled in the university's programs, though details about the number of affected students and arrangements for their academic continuity have not been disclosed by state officials.